Great builders, but you hear very little about them...

[compos mentis]

Interested in the great builders out there that for one reason or the other get little if no publicity.

I started this thread also on lat-g, but since not everyone is on both boards I thought people here might also be are interested on who else is out there is doing some real trick car building, besides who we normally hear and read of.

Shops that have the talent and resources, whether they seek to or not, of producing vehicles capable of winning major awards such as the AMBR, Ridler, SROTY, SMOTY, etc.

[Aschle]

I think alot can be said for "bad news travels fast"... Many times, only the negative stories seem to get published. There are too many good builders out there for me to try and list, aside from not knowing them all, sort of why you are posting.. It is sad that the good guys go un-noticed unless they get a lucky break.

Jason

[KWIKND]

I would love to hear some first hand great experiences about builders, tuners or just bodymen.
On the other I wish I would have had a little warning about the one I used (or used me).
Let's hear about some people you have used personally and have had a good experience.
Dan

[tones2SS]

I would love to hear some first hand great experiences about builders, tuners or just bodymen.
On the other I wish I would have had a little warning about the one I used (or used me).
Let's hear about some people you have used personally and have had a good experience.
Dan

There are a bunch of GREAT builders out there. I don't want to leave anybody out but, COMPETITION SPECIALTIES, DETROIT SPEED & ENGINEERING, PRODIGY CUSTOMS, FESLER, JOHNSON'S HOT RODS, GEARHEADS GARAGE, IRONWORKS, just to name some.
(I feel bad if I left anyone out. SORRY!!!)

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Too bad folks dont know enough about David and the boys at Road Killer Kustoms in Cartersville GA..

absolutely talented goons... www.roadkillerkustoms.com

[compos mentis]

Too bad folks dont know enough about David and the boys at Road Killer Kustoms in Cartersville GA..

absolutely talented goons... www.roadkillerkustoms.com (http://www.roadkillerkustoms.com)

Thanks for the link...

[PleaseNoSteve]

I agree with Mr. Vengeance - David Sloan at Road Killer Kustoms in Georgia dont get enough attention. I would put their work up against anyones!

[parsonsj]

David Sloan and RKK did the bodywork and paint on my car. Incredible job!

jp

[Lowend]

I'm a little biased but
Goodies Speed Shop
You won't see a bunch of advertising in magazines; but this shop has been around (in one form or another) since the early '60's and has been turing out quality cars since. Jungle Jim worked there in his heyday

[David Sloan]

Too bad folks dont know enough about David and the boys at Road Killer Kustoms in Cartersville GA..

absolutely talented goons... www.roadkillerkustoms.com (http://www.roadkillerkustoms.com)


Thanks Amir!
We are kind of low key. But we love what we do!

[David Sloan]

I agree with Mr. Vengeance - David Sloan at Road Killer Kustoms in Georgia dont get enough attention. I would put their work up against anyones!

Thanks Steven

[David Sloan]

David Sloan and RKK did the bodywork and paint on my car. Incredible job!

jp

Thanks JP
Hope to see II Much @ RTTH again!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Dammit David.. ive been hollering at you since i got back from Japan.. finally i called up Charlie and he told me you were on vacation flinging frisbees and listening to Wham.

[WS6]

lol Wham. Are you doing the Jitterbug too David?

I think we need to see Vengeance and get it covered in the magazines so people will really know who David and RKK are. So how about Amir? Can we get an update with pictures? :)

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

yes very soon..

[garner67]

I'm really happy with work of the paint & body shop did on my car.

http://www.streetrodpainter.com

They did a lot of quality work on my car; he stayed in contact through the process; he followed through with his commitments; and I like that the shop does mostly hot rod/muscle car work, not mainly insurance jobs.

Sure, they're not on the low end of the pay scale, but I'm a firm believer that you get what you pay for with paint & body work.

[compos mentis]

They did a lot of quality work on my car; he stayed in contact through the process; he followed through with his commitments;

Good to hear how that worked out for you, and a great example of how a shop should treat its customers.

[JayR]

My friend Jared Hancock www.j-rodandcustom.com is one of the super talented up-and-coming young guys in the industry and already has this cover car under his belt which he finished at 24! Every mod on this body is sheetmetal so if you know the car, you know all the things he's done.

Fender vents, taillight panel to accommodate one-off taillights, hand made front valance, custom grille, hood extractors, and a killer sheetmetal console, not to mention all the paint work and just finishing a really nice car at 24.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/SharpeCamaro-1.jpg
He also just picked up an Art Morrison Builder's Choice Award at the Puyallup Good Guys show last weekend with a bitchin' 52 Chevy hardtop he just finished for a client.

[BMF Machine]

www.PRODIGYCUSTOMS.com (http://www.PRODIGYCUSTOMS.com):idea:

They deserve way more credit that they get! They have never had an un-happy customer? Their RideS are amoung the sickest!:yum:
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[compos mentis]

My friend Jared Hancock www.j-rodandcustom.com (http://www.j-rodandcustom.com) is one of the super talented up-and-coming young guys in the industry and already has this cover car under his belt which he finished at 24! Every mod on this body is sheetmetal so if you know the car, you know all the things he's done.

He also just picked up an Art Morrison Builder's Choice Award at the Puyallup Good Guys show last weekend with a bitchin' 52 Chevy hardtop he just finished for a client.

Impressive start. :twothumbs

Is he on this board?

[6'9"Witha69]

Kenny Davis, he appears to put out great stuff.

[cmraman]

Interested in the great builders out there that for one reason or the other get little if no publicity.

I started this thread also on lat-g, but since not everyone is on both boards I thought people here might also be are interested on who else is out there is doing some real trick car building, besides who we normally hear and read of.

Shops that have the talent and resources, whether they seek to or not, of producing vehicles capable of winning major awards such as the AMBR, Ridler, SROTY, SMOTY, etc.

How about D&Z Customs? Randy is a member here. Has one really cool Chevelle that has had a lot of press and another about to be finished and there is a build thread here.

[JayR]

Impressive start. :twothumbs

Is he on this board?

And that isn't even his start! Just his most notable accomplishment so far! He's on here but he lurks more than he posts and the majority of his time is spent in the shop. He can be reached on the contact info at his URL.